The dog

[ozzy72]

Well tomorrow is Chinese New Year and will see us into the Year of The Dog. So err woof bow wowHappy New Year

[Saitek]

*Shrugs* - The locals are nuts over the ew Year here and I'm hardly bothered - let alone worrying about what they get up to in China!

[Romulus111VADT]

1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other peoples confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

[Saitek]

I saw it all on a Tesco leaflet the other day - a load of nonsense.

[Romulus111VADT]

- a load of nonsense.

I'm not saying it is or isn't a load of nonsense. But some people are interested in this type of stuff. Personally, I agree with you. But it is fun to look at how an ancient culture developed their Calendar.  ;D

The Chinese Calendar

The Chinese lunar year is divided into 12 months of 29 or 30 days. The calendar is adjusted to the length of the solar year by the addition of extra months at regular intervals. The years are arranged in major cycles of 60 years. Each successive year is named after one of 12 animals. These 12-year cycles are continuously repeated. The Chinese New Year is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice and falls between January 21 and February 19 on the Gregorian calendar. The year 2005 translates to the Chinese year 4702

[Katahu]

I'm a Rat!

[ozzy72]

I was born in '72 so I'm a rat, my daughter was born in 2004 and is most certainly a cheeky monkey!

[flyboy 28]

Call me snake.

[Romulus111VADT]

Call me snake.

Are you bragging.....

[ozzy72]

Nah he has just got a bad lisp

[Romulus111VADT]

Nah he has just got a bad lisp

LMAO and I suppose a forked tongue also. Bet he's popular with the ladies....

[ozzy72]

Hey you want to impress the ladies just lick your eyebrows clean..... always worked for me I'm a cunning linguist

[Romulus111VADT]

Hey you want to impress the ladies just lick your eyebrows clean..... always worked for me I'm a cunning linguist

LMAO, and my wife says I have a depraved since of humor.  ;D

[ozzy72]

Romulus you do

[bbstackerf]

Uh.......er.......um.....oink?

Keni